Law School Assistant Technology Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-07
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Technical Support, Systems Administrator
Position Details
Job Title:
ASSIS TECH SPECIALIST - LAW SCHOOL
Position Number: 8101014
Work Modality:
Fully In-Person
Job Category:
University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Campus:
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department: LAW LIBRARY
Location Code: LAW LIBRARY COMPUTER CENTER (02710D)
Grant Funding:
No
Summary: Law School Computing Services (LSCS) delivers efficient and effective technical support services to Law School students, staff, and faculty across all programs. LSCS partners with the Law School’s Offices of the Dean, Administration, and Academic Affairs to establish strategic vision, priorities, and goals related to instructional and classroom technology. LSCS collaborates with University Information Technology Services to advocate for the technology needs of the Law School and promote best practices.
The role requires adaptability, responsiveness to changing priorities, and willingness to work evenings or weekends to support special events, Weekend JD in‑person sessions, and final exams.
The Law School Assistant Technology Specialist provides first‑level technical computing and instructional technology support and supports project‑based work. This position supports classroom technology systems and executes a range of technical tasks and troubleshooting related to desktop and classroom hardware, software, and systems. The Specialist proactively communicates with the LSCS team and the community regarding service requests, events, or other tasks and projects, creates user documentation, and provides training to Law faculty, staff and students as directed.
All staff in the School of Law report to the Associate Dean for Administration; the Specialist reports to the Director of Law School Technology.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (desirable).
- 2+ years of technical experience or related field (desirable).
- Project management experience (desirable).
- Experience providing technical training or related field (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Self‑starter capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to continuous skills improvement and learning.
- Experience and understanding of customer service and customer relations.
- Willingness to take the initiative on projects and issues that arise.
- Experience or knowledge of Microsoft Exchange or similar e‑mail systems.
- Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows 10/11 and macOS hardware and software,…
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